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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1954
Page
4
Comanche County farmers receive 1955 cotton acreage allotments after mail notification by the county A S C committee chair Elbert Wolf. The national allotment aims for 10 million bales with 18 113 208 acres unplanted, distributed by past cotton land use and a reserved portion for new farms and adjustments.
Services for Mrs Mary C Amyx 82 a Grandfield pioneer were held Tuesday in the First Christian Church with Rev Claude Bunyard and Rev Faris Weaver officiating. Burial followed at Grandfield Cemetery under Mohr Funeral home direction. She died Sunday afternoon after a lengthy illness at Grandfield hospital. Survivors include eight daughters Mrs George Ennis Loveland Mrs Jess Morton Puyallup Wash Mrs Anna Archer Hanford Calif Mrs Leon Malone Pine Bluff Ark Mrs J O Doyle Tacoma Wash Mrs N W Alexander Shreveport Tex Mrs H K Randall Grandfield Mrs Walter Duggins Loveland a son Roy Amyx Morton Tex 22 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Washington Sen. Mike Monroney and Rep. Carl Albert, both Oklahoma Democrats, faced a penny problem after the U S Public Health Service approved a 99 999 99 grant for an 18 bed addition to St. Marys Hospital in McAlester The lawmakers questioned why the amount wasn t rounded to 100 000 Public Health Service officials said only Oklahoma health officials can explain the unusual figure since they submitted it.
Hamtramck covers two square miles inside Detroit Michigan. The compact city is an enclave completely surrounded by Detroit, with historic status as an independent municipality. The wording emphasizes its small geographic footprint and boundaries within Michigan.
Oklahoma legislators survey shows roads and education as the dominant topics for the upcoming session opening January 4. Safety mental hospitals and public welfare follow in priority with varied views on water development hospitals and reform. House Speaker-designate Harkey emphasizes water and soil conservation and industrial development.
In a tense Muskogee courtroom Adair County charged slayer Chester Lee Gonzales 21 faced dismissal of murder counts over jury seating delays and a "Roman Holiday" atmosphere. Gonzales was to be refiled in Adair County after sheriff deputies returned him to Stilwell following venue concerns.
In Tulsa a 21 year old Bryant Fenton planned to rob a bootlegger's deliveryman but after clubbing him he lost nerve and drove the injured man to a hospital. Police arrested him in the emergency room as Kenneth Cherry received treatment for head wounds. Detective Joe Cramer quoted Fenton saying he got scared and wanted to get him to a hospital.
Whiteoak Oklahoma. Jack Gordon a 29 year old school teacher and bus driver sprang to safety as his bus collided with a Frisco freight train. He was alone in the bus returning to Whiteoak school to pick up another load of passengers.
Ten years ago the county planned a watermelon producers cooperative while school groups like the Future Homemakers of Oklahoma aimed to allocate earnings to war bonds. Pfc Ralph Pewewardy of Elgin was wounded in Europe amid ongoing war efforts.
Oklahoma City Gov Johnston Murray announced a three day Christmas holiday for state employees. He proclaimed Friday December as an official holiday with offices normally open until noon the day before Christmas to observe the season.
Louis Zeni of Eveleth Minnesota, born with cerebral palsy, defies limits through surgery and therapy. He now travels to advocate for palsy victims, raising thousands with Junior Chamber of Commerce backing, and credits his college degree and supportive figures like Col John Hougen. He is married to Helen and has a son, David.
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